News about Bakhmut, Ukraine

Russia produces more weapons and ammunition than it needs for the war in Ukraine In an interview with the ARD TV channel, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Russian military warehouses are now filled with weapons and ammunition. "Most or part of what is being… pic.twitter.com/Q5ATzfVmFI

NEW: Russia will likely make significant tactical gains in the coming weeks as Ukraine waits for US security assistance to arrive at the front but Russian forces remain unlikely to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/CVHUhLQOay

“Putin has prepared for this. But the scale of recent Russian losses for limited gains, and the embarrassment of not being able to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, means that he still lacks an obvious route to victory,” writes ⁦@LawDavF⁩ on.ft.com/4dfXL5u

“In February 2022, Russia had a far better equipped and trained army. I simply can’t see that it is better now.” A look at Russia’s manpower and firepower advantages in Ukraine – which US aid may do a lot to counteract. with @ChristopherJM @JP_Rathbone on.ft.com/3Ufa0GS